Spring Cleaning: Make Space For More!

By | Makeup, Prép Beauty Parlour

The cherry blossoms have started blossoming in Vancouver again- its time for some Spring Cleaning!! This is the perfect opportunity for you to take a look inside your handy dandy makeup kit and get rid of the junk!

Processed with VSCOcam with g3 presetNot only is it unhygienic to keep makeup and beauty tools for long time, it also takes up a lot of space that could be used for new products! Did you know that the majority of your makeup has an expiry date? Yes its true! Just as products have a “Shelf Life” in store, they also go bad after a certain amount of time after first use, depending on the product. Although it may be hard to part ways with some of your products, just think about all the fun new ones waiting to be purchased on our pristine white shelves!

Generally, you can usually tell a product should be thrown out when it d3starts to lose it consistency, doesn’t do its job anymore, or just plain smells (sorrynotsorry). Wet products such as liquid/gel liners, mascara, lipgloss, etc. will start to dry out and flake or become too thick to use. The waxes and oils found in the products will naturally start to dry up and separate after some time, and everyday use speeds up this process.
Powder products usually last much longer if stored and handled correctly (we recommend storing powders in a cool, dry environment, as well as sanitizing them with alcohol every couple uses). Some powders can be kept up to 3 years! Liquids such as foundations and primers can be good for up to 18 months, although some products may not last that long. The moisture in liquid products is a perfect breeding ground for bacteria once the preservatives in the formula have expired, so be sure to keep an eye on product expiry dates! ((See our recommended product life list below))

Where Do I Find The Product Expiry Date?
Most cosmetic companies are required to state the expiry date directly on the product, although sometimes it can only be found on the outer packaging or not at all. It can usually be found near the ingredients and supplier name, in this format: xM, with x being the number of months you are advised to use the product (ex. 12M, 6M).

Recommended Cosmetic “Life Span”

  • Mascara – 4 Months
  • Powder Foundation – 18 Months
  • Liquid or Cream Foundation/Concealer/Primer – 12 Months
  • Blush and Eyeshadow – 24 Months
  • Lipstick and Lip gloss – 18 Months
  • Eyeliner or Eyebrow Makeup – Pencil, 18 Months / Gel, 12 Months / Liquid, 6 Months

makeup_main*Organic products will expire much faster, as they are free of any preservatives or chemicals. Be sure to keep an eye on what ingredients are in your organic products, and use that as a rough guideline.

Now that you’ve cleared some room, why not take a look at whats new at Prép!

Over the winter holidays, we introduced a new 13 piece makeup brush set by Royal & Langnickel. Those amazingly durable and oh so soft brushes FLEW off our shelves and we just couldn’t resist ordering some more. In addition to the 13 piece kit, we also brought in 3 more different and gorgeous brush sets for purchasing! All brushes are from professional brush company Royal & Langnickel, are synthetic, and 100% vegan! Love!!
Part of the “Love is…” collection, this versatile and essential kit r3includes 13 professional quality full size brushes as well as a white pleather travel case that folds up nicely to safely transport brushes to wherever you need them. These brushes come in a gorgeous light pink hue sure to delight even the toughest beauty queen. $79.99.
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Another branch of the “Love is…” collection, this kit is features 12 medium sized synthetic brushes in a beautiful light turquoise with metallic purple hardware, complete with a handy hard pleather travel case. The case can also double as a great brush holder to dry your brushes upright after cleaning! Retailing at Prép for $60.00, be sure to grab yours before they’re gone!

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If you’re wanting a couple good brushes but don’t want the bulk of an entire kit, why not give the Moda Perfect Mineral Brush kit a shot? Available at Prép in Hot Pink, these medium sized brushes come in a white soft shell case and are perfect for the minimalist. Featuring 6 essential brushes for day to day makeup, retailing at $45.00.

 

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Travelling somewhere? Don’t worry, we’ve got that covered too! Wrapped in a hot pink soft travel case, these mini brushes are the perfect companion for your trips around the globe. Consiting of 5 mini brushes, 3 of which are dual ended, this kit is sure to make it through customs without issue. Available at Prép for $27.00.

 

 

Prép Beauty Parlour is located at 1054 Hornby Street in beautiful downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. We specialize in nails, eyelash extensions, waxing, massages, facials, event/bridal hair & makeup. PrintWe’d love to hear from you! Email inquiries to info@prepbeautyparlour.com. Call us at 604-764-6452. Check out our 5 Star Yelp page here! Don’t forget to follow and like our Instagram and Facebook pages!
https://www.facebook.com/prepbeautyparlour

 FEATURED: See us in on page 7 of this months issue of HITCHED Wedding Magazine!!

 

Prép Beauty Parlour: Use Spafinder Gift Certificates Here!

By | Eyelash Extensions, Makeup, On Location, Photography, Prép Beauty Parlour, Uncategorised, Weddings

Have you ever dreamed of having a universally compatible card that you could use as payment anywhere in Vancouver you’d like? Oh wait, thats a credit card… What about a gift card that was not designated to 1 store/brand? You’re in luck! Innovative wellness company Spafinder 365 has created a network of businesses that allows 1 gift card to be used at over 70,000 locations globally!

Spafinder 365 is dedicated to you living your life to the fullest. It is thespafinder-wellness-365 world’s largest media, marketing and gifting company for the wellness industry. With 25+ years of experience as a spa and wellness authority, the company, through its Spafinder Wellness 365 brand, guides the industry partners and consumers as the largest resource for wellness-related products, services and insight in the marketplace.

One of Spafinders major partners is Mindbody, a software company that connects thousands of wellness related professionals and companies globally. At Prép, we have been using the Mindbody booking spafindercardssoftware to manage our staff, clients, and appointments. Because we use Mindbody, we are able to accept Spafinder Wellness 365 gift cards as payment for any service!! Simply give us the card or certificate number, and that balance can be applied to your existing Mindbody account or used right then to pay!

Spafinder Wellness 365 cards make a great gift for women and men both! They are available in any numerical denomination and do not expire. In just Vancouver alone, there are over 259 business that accept Spafinder gift cards. They aren’t just for spas, either. Spafinder Wellness 365 has partnered with business that promote things such as weight loss, body building, hiking, dance, hair styling, aromatherapy, even botox and laser hair removal- there’s an option for everyone!

Prép Beauty Parlour is located at 1054 Hornby Street in beautiful downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. We specialize in nails, eyelash extensions, waxing, massages, facials, event/bridal hair & makeup. We’d love to hear from you! Email inquiries to info@prepbeautyparlour.com. Call us at 604-764-6452. Check out our 5 Star Yelp page here! Don’t forget to follow and like our Instagram and Facebook pages!
https://www.facebook.com/prepbeautyparlour

 FEATURED: See us in on page 7 of this months issue of HITCHED Wedding Magazine!!

 

Vancouvers Best Eyelash Extensions- Prép Beauty Parlour

By | Eyelash Extensions, Makeup, Prép Beauty Parlour, Weddings

We all know that one girl who has it all: the silky hair, white teeth, clear skin, bright eyes framed by long, luscious lashes. You dream of one day achieving the same level of perfection she’s always seemed to be on. Well, guess what? Throw that $100 junk mascara out the window because girl, Prép Beauty Parlour has the perfect solution for you!!

Our professionally trained lash technicians are here to give you a image1 (5)gorgeous set of lashes, customized to YOU and guaranteed to leave you feeling beautiful; inside and out.

Looking for something to amp up your everyday look, without the hassle of mascara? Try a Classic Set– priced at $85, this set gives you one faux mink lash per natural lash. Your awesome lash tech will start each appointment with a personal consultation where you get to decide the look and feel of your new lashes.

Tried the Classic and it just wasn’t enough? Go BIG with a 3D Russian Volume Set; $195 gets you not one but 3! faux mink lashes per natural lash, giving you a full, dramatic, and oh-so fun look that you can play up or down, depending on your mood.

image2 (4)Not quite right? NEW to our service menu Mixed Russian Volume & Classic Sets! These sets are great for the girl who is always on the go and needs to switch between glam and everyday looks easily. The fullness and volume is totally customizable, so you can choose what suits you and your needs best. Pricing for a Full Mixed Set starts at $150 with fills starting at $80. If you currently have a Classic or Russian Volume set on and would like to try a Mixed set, let Prép know when booking and we can ensure you get a great spot.

If you’re just looking to add a little volume to the ends, try a Winged Out Set, $35, where we extend just the outer corners for a cute & flirty feel without the drama of a Classic/Russian set.

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We recommend coming back and getting a fill (adding lashes to where they have naturally fallen out) every 2-6 weeks, or when you have a little more than 50% of your lashes left. Fills are priced according to your previous set: Classic Fill $60+, Russian Volume Fill $90+, Mixed Russian & Classic Fill $80+.

Prép Beauty Parlour was nominated and voted Best Lash Bar in the City of Vancouver by the amazing readers of the Westender Magazine in 2016! There is a reason PrepBeautyParlour-6Awhy our lashes are loved around the lower mainland, and it is because we strive to be the best 200% of the time and to keep you feeling classy and beautiful! We guarantee you will love what our fabulous lash technicians have to offer!

Not sold yet? Have you heard about our super great Loyalty program? Prép offers Loyalty Punch Cards to all of our clients! For every service over $20 in value, your card gets a punch. After ten punches, you receive a FREE service, and a new punch card. Extra punches are also given when you refer a friend!
See our Prép Beauty Team and some more of their work here.

Prép Beauty Parlour is located at 1054 Hornby Street in beautiful image1 (4)downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. We specialize in nails, eyelash extensions, waxing, massages, facials, event/bridal hair & makeup. We’d love to hear from you! Email inquiries to info@prepbeautyparlour.com. Call us at 604-764-6452. Check out our 5 Star Yelp page here! Don’t forget to follow and like our Instagram and Facebook pages! https://www.facebook.com/prepbeautyparlour

FEATURED: See us in on page 7 of March’s issue of HITCHED Wedding Magazine!!

Vancouver Bridal Hair & Makeup: Dreams Come True With Prép Beauty Parlour

By | Makeup, On Location, Photography, Prép Beauty Parlour, Weddings

The Vancouver wedding industry is always growing, and it can be Victoria Koby #4difficult to find a hair & makeup artist that is affordable, professional, and skilled. When it comes to bridal services, quality, mobility, and availability are 3 key factors that need to be considered when making a final decision. The Prép Beauty Team is a group of extremely talented hair and makeup artists hand picked by our fabulous owner and veteran makeup artist, Mika. All of Prép’s artists have 5+ years of experience working in the beauty industry, adding their own unique style and flair to the team as a whole. They have worked on all skin types, tones, textures and nationalities, as Vancouver is so multi-cultural with many different ethnicities.

We are confident in our ability to make you into the bride of your dreams for your special day! We offer many different packages and pricing options, as well as custom packages (please inquire). We also offer the unique opportunity to be featured in a Bridal Spotlight blog! See below some of our stunning past #PrépBeauties!

Packages:

  • Making Up The Bride – bridal makeup trial & wedding day makeup (w/Individual or Strip lashes) $250
  • The Complete Bride – hair & makeup trial + wedding day hair & makeup (w/Individual or Strip lashes) $450
    **add airbrush makeup + $50
    upgrade to Esqido 100% mink lashes + $20**
  • Testing The Waters – hair & makeup trial only $250
  • Bridesmaid/Event – hair & makeup $175
  • Grad/Prom – hair & makeup $125
  • Mommy Dearest – mom’s hair & makeup $120

What Is A Bridal Trial?
A bridal trial is a consultation appointment with your hair/makeup artist, typically scheduled in the months before the wedding. They will go over what styles and looks you have envisioned, and bring them to life on you so you can ensure you will look your absolute best on your big day. Most trials run from about an hour and a half to two hours, and usually allow you to see a couple different looks on yourself before choose what you like best. At Prép, all of our bridal packages include trials, as well as standard strip lashes (can be upgraded to premium Esqido mink lashes) and a bridal touch up kit for your wedding day.

Here, There, or Anywhere!
Having a destination wedding, or a mountain top soiree? No worries, we can come to you! All of our hair & makeup services are available on location (deposit required). A pre determined travel fee based on the area we will send our artists to is added to your total, as well as any applicable parking fees. Booking that start before 7:00AM are subject to early morning fees (per artist). **

Prép Beauty Parlour is located at 1054 Hornby Street in beautiful downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. We specialize in nails, eyelash extensions, waxing, massages, facials, event/bridal hair & makeup. We’d love to hear from you! Email inquiries to info@prepbeautyparlour.com. Call us at 604-764-6452. Check out our 5 Star Yelp page here! Don’t forget to follow and like our Instagram and Facebook pages!

FEATURED: See us in on page 7 of this months issue of HITCHED Wedding Magazine!!
**Please see complete list of Prép Bridal Policies HERE

Bridal Spotlight: Danielle

By | Makeup, On Location, Photography, Prép Beauty Parlour, Weddings

Another happy bride from Prép Beauty Parlour! Danielle was married on Sunday, May 17th at Vandusen Gardens, one of Vancouver’s most breathtaking and enchanting wedding venues. The Prép Beauty Team got Danielle & her wonderful bridal party ready at the Sandman Hotel in Richmond, British Columbia in the early afternoon. Bridal hair and makeup done by Mika and Faye, bridesmaids and mother’s done by Lisa, Crystal, Faye and Mika. We loved Danielle’s subtle but stunning makeup and her soft, romantic curls; she was truly a radiant bride!

My bridesmaids and I all looked flawless. Faye gave me a down-do with loose curls that literally lasted all day long, through hours of outdoor ceremony and photo taking and even through all the dancing at the reception. The makeup that Mika applied stayed picture perfect as well – nothing ran, I didn’t look shiny (which for me is usually a given by the end of the day – and it was hot out), and I have wedding photos that look like we all walked out of a magazine. I had never felt more beautiful.” – Bride Danielle, 2015.

Danielle’s 5 lovely bridesmaids wore alternating style black dresses, a somewhat untraditional but simple color choice that contrasted beautifully and flattered everyone. The colours created a classic, elegant, and timeless look for the photos, and tied in perfectly with her “modern organic” theme. Danielle chose to have 2 different dresses for her special day, the first for her ceremony was a gorgeous strapless Monique Lhuillier gown with a fuller skirt that gave off a perfect princess-esque vibe. For her reception, Danielle slipped into a edgier Sarah Seven number that made dancing and eating much easier! No bridal outfit is complete without a ring however, and did Danielle’s Lugaro rock ever shine!!

Danielle found us while browsing through the hair and makeup section of the popular wedding website – VancityWeddings.com, as well as our Vancouver Yelp page. She also chose one of our favourite Vancouver wedding photographers, Matt Kennedy, to photograph her very special wedding day. You can see by the above preview photos that he did an amazing job with the gorgeous bridal party in the dazzling Vandusen Gardens.

Prép Beauty Parlour is located at 1054 Hornby Street in beautiful downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. We specialize in nails, eyelash extensions, waxing, massages, facials, event/bridal hair & makeup. We’d love to hear from you! Email inquiries to info@prepbeautyparlour.com. Call us at 604-764-6452. Check out our 5 Star Yelp page here! Don’t forget to follow and like our Instagram and Facebook pages!

FEATURED: See us in on page 7 of this months issue of HITCHED Wedding Magazine!!